Record cabinet



.Mar. 20, 1923.

H. A. WIBERG RECORD CABINET 2 sheets-sheet I Filed May 31, 1922 1 II lrrl Mar. 20, 1923. 1,448,892

H. A. WIBERG 7 RECORD CABINET Filed May 51, 1922 2 sheets-sheet 2' Patented Mar. 20, 1923.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HAROLD A. wrsnne, or NEW YORK, N. Y.

RECORD Application filed May 31,

Y 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, HAROLD A. lVIBnRe, a citizen of Sweden, residing at New York city, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Record Cabinets, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

t is a purpose of the present invention to provide a record cabinet, wherein improved features of construction are involved, and also wherein the construction of the record suspension means involves improvements upon the corresponding means in the Patent No. 1,351,596, issued to Harold A. \Viberg, August 31, 1920.

Another purpose is to provide an improved record suspension means and portable cabinet therefor, so that records may be supported in perpendicular positions, that is to say, in parallel relation, so that the records may be easily carried from one place to another, due to the portability of the cabinet.

Still another purpose is the provision of a cabinet, including a plurality of cord suspension means for records, in fact the holder or hammock for the record, in combination with means for holding the cord holder or hammock at the rear, in the proper positions in order to prevent the records from excessively moving toward'and contacting with each other.

A further purpose is the provision of record cord holders or hammocks, certain of which, say for instance every other holder or hammock includes means constituting part of the cord hammock or holder, for holding the same steady, and to prevent certain of the records from becoming entangled with certain of the holders, and a still further purpose is to arrange certain of the cord record holders or hammocks unattached to the frame, in order to suspend certain of the records free so that when removing a record, it may be easily and very readily grasped.

Still further, the invention aims to provide a cabinet including a frame, on which the record cord holders or hammocks'are suspended, in combination with a suitable hood, to fit downwardly over the frame, there being an opening in the top of the hood to permit the handle of the frame to pass therethrough, in order that the handle CABINET.

1922. Serial No. 564,953.

may be grasped for permitting the cabinet to be moved from one place to another.

It is to be understood that the particulars herein given are in no way limitative and that while still keeping Within the scope of the invention, any desired modifications of detail and desired proportions may be made in the apparatus according to circumstances.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts, as will be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawings and claimed.

In the drawings 1-- Figure 1 is a view in perspective of the improved record cabinet, showing the casing or hood in position, whereby the cabinet may be carried from one place to another;

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional View on line 22 of Figure 1, showing the frame together with the record suspension means, and illustrating the handle carried by the frame and passing through the hood or cas- Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view at right angles to Figure 2 on line 33 thereof, thereby not only showing the frame but also the various numbers belonging to the records;

Figure 4 is a plan view of the frame, SllOWlIlg the numbers on the top;

Figure 5 is an enlarged detail view of the frame removed,

Figure 6 is a detail perspective view of one of the cord record suspension means or hammocks;

Figure 7 is a view of another record cord holder or suspension means.

Referring to the drawings, 1 designates a suitable frame, for the support of a plurality of talking machine records. This frame comprises a base having a marginal flange 2, and rising from the flange at points directly opposite each other are upright studs 4, the upper ends of which are connected by a cross piece 5.

The front and rear portions of the marginal flange have their inner surfaces 7 inclined inwardly and downwardly toward the bottom of the base of the frame, thereby preventing the records, when detached from the hammocks or record suspension means, from rolling off or out of contact with the ground.

The inner or adjacent faces of the upright studs are provided with felt cushions 8,

which prevent the records from contacting with the studs, and thereby avoid scratcl'iing or otherwise injuring the records.

The cross piece 5 of the frame adjacent its rear face. and extendinp from the upper edge of the cross piece. is provided with a plurality of cuts or notches 9. Furthermore the cross piece 5 has a longitudinal depression or groove in. Projecting upwardly from the cross piece and secured thereto in any suitable manner. is a looped handle 11. which passes through a slot 12 in a hood 13. which fits over the frame. until the lower marginal edge (which is provided with felt) ot the hood. contacts with the hose or table top or any other suitable support. when the records are covered. In fact the lower marginal edge of the wall 01 the hood assumes a. position even or flush with the under sur face of the bottom of the frame. A suitable lock. latch or any other fastening: means (not shown) may be carried by the base or bottom of the frame. to co-opcrate with the hood, for connecting the hood to the base. whereby the cabinet may be portable from one place to another.

In order to suspend the records on the frame. which is covered by the cabinet. a plurality oi cord record holders. han'unocks or suspension means 10 is provided. These suspension means for the records are suspended trom the cross piece 5. as shown in the drawings clearly. One end of each hammock or record suspension means provided with a knot 17. which assumes a position in the slot or groove ll) 01'' the cross piece. while the end portion of the suspcn sion means or holder engages any one of the notches of the rear portion of the cross piece.

The front face of the cross piece is provided with upper and lower rows of hooks l8 and 19. the hooks of the upper row correspond to and are opposite certain of the notches of the rear ol said cross piece. while the lower row of hooks correspond to and are below certain other of said notches. The hooks receive the other ends of the cord record holders or suspension means. for the purpose of. holding the records suspended upon the frame. and slightly out of contact with the felt covered upper base of the bot tom of the frame. This telt covered base at the bottom ol" the frame prevents injury to the records. when they are released and allowed to contact with the ba e.

Certain of the suspension means have their lower portions (which are constructed of cord) in the Form of a carrier or hannnock. which receives a record in a perpendicular )osition. as shown in Figures L and (1. iertain ot' the cords designated by the char acters 21. 2:3 and 2 3 engage the edge of the record. and are located upon opposite sides of the record. Cords 24 of certain of the suspension, means extend from the notches ot' the cross piece 5 downwardly and inclined. and have their lower ends attached at to the rear portion oi the Ilangc ot the base. so as to steady and hold the suspension means in position. ('ords 2b of certain of the suspension means are connected at 131' to the lower portion ol' the suspension means. and are in turn connected at to the cords 24. In fact the strands 215 are in one piece. the loop :9 of which engages the rear upper portion ot the edge of the record. By this construction ot hammock or suspension means. the records are prevented from becoming entangled with the adjacent suspension means. when the. record is loeing inserted.

(.ertain other suspension means simply consist of the cords il 'l am Iii and the downwardly and rearwardly and forwardly extending cords 3:2 and iii). The cords of this suspension means are attached in the notches. the same as the other cord suspension means. The strands or cords 33 have metal loops 34. which connect with the up per hooks 15 while the corresponding eords or strands of the other sus iiension means have their loops engaging the lower hooks it The notches are numbered one to twenty four, the odd numbers are located upon the upper edge oi the cross piece :3 while the even numbers are located upon the front face of the cross piece 5. suitable boolc or panu'ihlet (not shown) with its pages alphalicticaliy designated adapted to he used in connection with the present fOl'Ill oi cabinet. In other words the titles ol' the records and by whom l'tl'nltl'ttl are written in the hook or pamphlet in thcir alphaheti cal order. and each record is gircn a num ber. imlicated in thc lmult. Zlloiously should it be desired to play a certain record. the title is 'Iirst found in the pamphlet (not shown). and then a notation is made (15' the number (it this record. "llucabinet is then lifted from the frame. then the number. a" cording to the title of the record may he removcd tron: its hammock. or rcniored from the 'abinct. in order to restore a record. the record is placed between the opposite parts ot the sus 'icnsion means. and then the loop 34- thereof is connected to its rcspcctivc hoolt on the cross piece.

Obviously. the term suspension means conveys the tact that they are of such construction as to hold or support the lower edges ot the records out of contact with the bottom of the cabinet. in other words ii' the suspension means were not ulapicd to support the lower edges of the records out of contact with the bottom oi the cahinct. then such supporting means could not he so termed. Furthermore the cords used in the construction of the suspension means. in practice. are relatively thick. tlwrei'ore act as cushions between the rceords. while in ltlli their suspended positions, thereby preventing the records from contacting and heconr ing scratched or otherwise injured.

As previously stated the handle of the frame projects through the hood, and may be easily grasped, in order to permit the cabinet to be moved from one place to another.

The rear edge of the base of the fram it provided with an insert strip of fabric 2.3, to which the cords 24 are attaches. In fact the cord has its loop at its lower portion engaged through the strip of fabric.

Stretched across the rear end of the base of the frame is an elastic or non-elastic band or similar strip 25 under which the cord hammocks may be passed, and then con nected to the hooks 19, when the hannnorlrs are not in use.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed is i. In a record cabinet, a frame, a plurality of suspension means each being engaged with the bottom edge of the record and having one of its ends attached to the upper portion of the frame, and its other end detachalily connected to the upper end of the frame whereby upon detaching the latter end, a record may be removed.

2. In a record cabinet, a frame, a plurality of suspension means each having one of its ends attached to the upper portion of the frame, and its other end dctachably connected to the upper end of the frame, whereby upon. detaching the latter end, a record may he removed, said suspension means comprising a hammock portion at its lower part, for the reception and the support of a record.

3. In a record cabinet, a. future, a plurality of suspension means each having one of its ends attached to the upper portion of the i'ran 1c, and its other end detachahly connectcd t the upper end of the frame, whereby upon detaching the latter end, a record may be renamed, and means constituting a part of the suspension means and extending from the upper portion of the frame downwardly to the rear of the frame and connected thereto, to steady and hold the suspension means in position,

t. In a record cabinet, a frame. a plurality oi suspension means each having one of its ends attached to the upper portion of the frame, and its other end detachably connectcd to the upper end of the frame, whereby uppn detaching the latter end, a record may be removed, said suspension means comprising a lian'in'iock portion at its lower part, for the rcreption and the support of a rec- Md, and means constituting a part of the suspension means and extending from the upper portion of the frame downwardly to the rear of the frame and connected thereto, to steady and hold the suspension means in position.

5. In a record cabinet. a Frame. a plurality of suspension means each having one of its ends attached to the upper portion of the frame, and its other end detachahly connect ed to the upper end of the frame, whereby upon detaching the latter end, a record may be removed, said suspension means comprising a hammock portion at its lower part, [or the reception and the support of a record and means constituting a part of the suspension means and extending from the upper portion of the frame downwardly to the rear of the frame and connected thereto, to steady and hold the suspension means in position, and means connected to the center portions of the opposite sides of the hammock portion and adapted to engage the upper rear edge of a. record, to steady and hold the record in position. 6. In a record cabinet, a frame including means for suspending a plurality of records from its upper portion, a handle carried by the upper central portion of the frame, and a hood to fit down over the frame and provided at its top portion with a centrally disposed slot, through which the handle passes, whereby the handle may be grasped, and the cabinet be portable from one place to another, said hood extending down and engaging the edge of the base of the frame to entirely enclose the records.

7. In a record cabinet, a frame including a removable cover, cord suspension means connected to the rear face of the upper portion of said frame, each of said cord suspension means engaging the bottom edge of a record, and having its other end detachahly connected to the front part of the upper portion of said frame, and cushions upon opposite sides of said frame, to prevent the record from contacting with the frame.

In a record cabinet, a frame including a remo able cover, cord suspension means connected to the rear face of the upper portion of said frame, each of said cord suspension means adapted to support a record, and having its other end detachably connected to the front part of the upper portion of said frame, and cushions upon opposite sides of said frame, to prevent the record from contacting with the frame, the cord suspension moans acting as ushions between the records, to prevent the records from scarring or otherwise becoming injured.

9. I11 a record cabinet, :1 frame, a plurality of suspension means, each engaging the greater portion of the bottom of the edge of a. rcrord and providciil with means at its upper portion for detachable connection with the upper part of the frame, thereby supporting the record swingingly in position.

10. In a record cabinet, a frame, a plurality of suspension means, each en aging the greater portion of the bottom 0% the edge of a record and provided with means at its lOU "@p w' pm? hm 5m" (1m hahltmnnevtiun with ii'w uppm' gnu-t m" thv frame. thereby sup- ;un'ting the' ran-writ m'in gingly in position. suit a cushion extending across one edgenuf :5 911th: mt thv mine immediately adjacent the H1203 uf thv records to perform the Juuhlv l e-hi purpose (If ('HIHHHHHIIQ the edgQS Hi thi rec-HMS :llNl t0 pvnnit the Suspeninn nu'uns m on :agv therewith when not 111 119:.

H. In a rvrjmci vnhinot. :1 frame. a plural- Ilg vi 1i'Sp0HHi0H mvzmh iiOYtIC'iHlill) suspendmi {mm thv 111p ni' the frame and provided with z: fiumm'lovk t'OBZEFUllt'tiUH for engaging the hottmh edges of the mounts for supporting them swingingly in position.

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